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Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: KA6, Drongan, East Ayrshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Authorised Person (SAP) – 275kV
Location: East Ayrshire, Scotland
Duration: 11 May 2026 – 29 May 2026 (with potential extension)
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35)
Overview:
We are supporting a well-established engineering organisation delivering high-voltage infrastructure works within the UK energy sector. They are currently engaged on a grid connection project for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and require an experienced Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to support commissioning and energisation activities.
Role Overview:
This is a hands-on role requiring a competent SAP authorised up to 275kV to undertake switching operations, issue safety documentation, and support commissioning works on live high-voltage equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe systems of work and supporting energisation in line with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out high-voltage switching operations up to 275kV
* Issue and manage Permits to Work and Safety Documents
* Issue and control Sanctions for Test
* Support commissioning and energisation activities on site
* Review and validate switching schedules, control and energisation programmes
* Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with safety rules and industry best practice
* Liaise with project teams, engineers and control personnel to coordinate works safely
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Senior Authorised Person on HV transmission projects
* Authorised up to 275kV (or equivalent)
* Strong background in switching operations and permit control
* Experience supporting commissioning and energisation of HV infrastructure
* Ability to review and challenge switching programmes and procedures
* Strong understanding of UK safety rules and electrical standards
Additional Information:
* Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 17:00
* Potential for weekend working (to be confirmed)
* Potential for contract extension depending on project requirementsBefore You Apply
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